gémit

/ʒemi/gémir
1.
verbInd2ndPresSing3

moans; utters sounds of pain, suffering, or distress (physical or non-human sounds)

Il gémit de douleur dans son lit.

He moans in pain in his bed.

Synonyms:geindre, grogner
2.
verbInd2ndPresSing3

whines; complains repeatedly or in a plaintive way

Elle gémit dès qu'on lui demande de faire un peu d'exercice.

She whines as soon as she's asked to do a bit of exercise.

Synonyms:se plaindre, râler, geindre